SYNOPSIS
Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8:00pm
$15
Come celebrate or mourn and breathe a sigh of relief the day after one of the most bizarre presidential elections in modern U.S. history with the debut of Pivot Arts’ Live Talk series. Part performance, part live talk show, this unique evening includes quirky performances, interviews, live music and the very special, Pivot DIY. The entire evening will be hosted by the charming and entertaining playwright/performer ISAAC GOMEZ.
Show: 8:00pm
$15
Come celebrate or mourn and breathe a sigh of relief the day after one of the most bizarre presidential elections in modern U.S. history with the debut of Pivot Arts’ Live Talk series. Part performance, part live talk show, this unique evening includes quirky performances, interviews, live music and the very special, Pivot DIY. The entire evening will be hosted by the charming and entertaining playwright/performer ISAAC GOMEZ.
Line-Up Includes:
Jim Lehrer and the Theater and its Double and Jim Lehrer’s Double
A Staged Reading of New Work By Theater Oobleck’s Mickle Maher. Maher’s play THE STRANGERER was a sell-out success and commentary on the debate between John Kerry and George W. Bush. His newest work is a comic-gothic-horror tale sequel to THE STRANGERER featuring a fictional Jim Lehrer as played by beloved Chicago fringe actors Colm O’Reilly and Brian Shaw.
A Staged Reading of New Work By Theater Oobleck’s Mickle Maher. Maher’s play THE STRANGERER was a sell-out success and commentary on the debate between John Kerry and George W. Bush. His newest work is a comic-gothic-horror tale sequel to THE STRANGERER featuring a fictional Jim Lehrer as played by beloved Chicago fringe actors Colm O’Reilly and Brian Shaw.
The?Unicorn?Hour?
created and performed by clowns and physical comediennes, Leah Urzendowski and Anthony Courser, The?Unicorn?Hour? will enthrall and entertain and is like nothing you’ve seen before. Come bring joy!
created and performed by clowns and physical comediennes, Leah Urzendowski and Anthony Courser, The?Unicorn?Hour? will enthrall and entertain and is like nothing you’ve seen before. Come bring joy!
The Pivot DIY
demonstrated and performed by Ida Cuttler. Ida, fabulous Neo-Futurist performer, gives us an election-themed do-it-yourself lesson.
PHENOM, one of Chicago’s most important Unsigned Spoken-Word/HipHop Artists and co-founder of The LYRIC Mentoring Organization founded in 2009 is on a mission of cultural and community reform thru Hiphop. This electrifying artist, trained by Michelle Obama will present “The Rise” from his latest album release “I Didn’t Come I Was Sent”.
Join Pivot Arts at a Pre-Show Reception at Chez Moi from 6-7:30pm. The reception includes specialty cocktail plus heavy apps. Join board members, associates and guests before the show! Buy tickets for reception here.
Content Advisory
Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person.If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects(such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.
Additional Information
Live Talk: The Day After is a part of Steppenwolf's LookOut Series - a multi-genre performance series, presenting a wide variety of work from a diverse array of voices and artists, emerging and established alike.
The LookOut Series takes place in the 1700 Theatre, an intimate cabaret style venue with a mix of seating options. All LookOut shows are general admission, and specific seats cannot be reserved. The 1700 Theatre is located behind Front Bar: Coffee and Drinks - Steppenwolf's new cafe and bar.